Jisho

×
う 卯
Common word JLPT N1 Links
Noun
1. the Rabbit (fourth sign of the Chinese zodiac); the Hare​
Noun
2. hour of the Rabbit (around 6am, 5-7am, or 6-8am)​See also 卯の刻
Noun
3. east​Obsolete term
Noun
4. second month in the lunar calendar​Obsolete term
Wikipedia definition
5. Rabbit (zodiac)​The Chinese Year of the Rabbit' is actually the Chinese Year of the *Hare, as China has seven native species of hares and no native species of rabbits. The Chinese applied their word for hare to the first rabbits to be taken to China, and the word is now erroneously back-translated into English as "rabbit". The hare is the fourth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. The Year of the Hare is associated with the earthly branch symbol 卯.
Read “Rabbit (zodiac)” on English Wikipedia
Read “卯” on Japanese Wikipedia
Read “Rabbit (zodiac)” on DBpedia
Other forms
卯 【ぼう】

Discussions

to talk about this word.